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  1. Double trapping at kitchen sink

    Started by mark petty, 08-19-2014 10:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,410
    Dirk Jeanis
    08-25-2014, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  2. sprinkler shut off before main shut off

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 08-22-2014 05:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,161
    Joe Lancaster
    08-25-2014, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  3. Supply pipe passing through return air duct

    Started by Stanley Chow, 08-06-2014 05:13 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 17,783
    Don Hester
    08-18-2014, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  4. One of the worst I've seen!

    Started by Geoffrey Smith, 07-31-2014 01:52 PM
    natural gas, piping 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,553
    Geoffrey Smith
    07-31-2014, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  5. strap or p trap

    Started by cory nystul, 07-25-2014 10:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,642
    Ralph Holden
    07-31-2014, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  6. Water Main Material Composition

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 07-30-2014 06:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,137
    Andrew Kolar
    07-31-2014, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  7. Self Piercing Saddle Valves, Acceptable or Hack?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-18-2014 05:25 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,823
    Tom Rees
    07-24-2014, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  8. Sump pump discharge

    Started by michael Rodney, 07-05-2014 07:37 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,885
    Lon Henderson
    07-16-2014, 06:49 AM Go to last post

  9. Gas tankless water heaters

    Started by michael Rodney, 07-12-2014 09:01 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,648
    Rick Cantrell
    07-12-2014, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  10. Stiebel - Eltron electric tankless water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 07-09-2014 03:17 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,773
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2014, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  11. Hot water heater in closet off of garage.

    Started by Tom Cissell, 06-28-2014 06:07 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,948
    Garry Sorrells
    07-02-2014, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  12. Testing Electric Water Heaters

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 06-27-2014 09:42 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,549
    Rich Goeken
    06-30-2014, 04:53 AM Go to last post

  13. Electric tankless water heater wiring

    Started by Rick Passero, 06-09-2014 05:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,931
    bob smit
    06-24-2014, 12:12 AM Go to last post

  14. upside down hose bib

    Started by John Arnold, 06-10-2014 09:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,099
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    06-23-2014, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  15. Plastic drain pan below gas water heater?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-18-2014 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,495
    Jerry Peck
    06-18-2014, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  16. Gas pipe connection

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 06-16-2014 10:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,437
    Bob Harper
    06-16-2014, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  17. Angry Titan electric tankless water heater N120

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 05-29-2014 03:42 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 11,502
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    06-13-2014, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  18. Septic tank lid

    Started by Raymond Wand, 06-05-2014 03:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,567
    Michael Dennison
    06-09-2014, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  19. IRC and PVC supply pipe

    Started by Markus Keller, 06-06-2014 07:37 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,955
    Scott Cook
    06-09-2014, 08:38 AM Go to last post

  20. CPVC pipe support

    Started by Larry Heitzenrater, 06-07-2014 05:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,297
    Garry Sorrells
    06-08-2014, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  21. Clothes washer water lines through wall????

    Started by TcDuhon, 05-28-2014 02:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,105
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    06-04-2014, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  22. Unknown Pipe Clamp.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 05-24-2014 01:13 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,550
    Stuart Brooks
    06-03-2014, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  23. Vent pipe Cap???

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 06-02-2014 05:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,409
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2014, 04:31 AM Go to last post

  24. Thermal expansion tank and pressure

    Started by Ian Page, 05-21-2014 02:21 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 91
    • Views: 14,843
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-28-2014, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  25. Extended TPR valve

    Started by Bob Sisson, 05-17-2014 05:30 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,428
    Marcel Cyr
    05-19-2014, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  26. Can't make this stuff up

    Started by John Arnold, 04-19-2014 10:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,094
    Bob Sisson
    05-17-2014, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  27. Flir E4

    Started by Gordon Lee, 05-09-2014 11:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,934
    Scott Patterson
    05-15-2014, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  28. Improper Venting of Drain Trap

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 04-29-2014 03:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,502
    Larry Lashley
    05-13-2014, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  29. Indirect Water Heater Failure

    Started by William Kievit, 05-09-2014 05:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,148
    Jim Robinson
    05-09-2014, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  30. Cathedral ceiling next to shower head

    Started by Alan Kowalik, 05-06-2014 03:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,245
    Billy Stephens
    05-06-2014, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  31. Soften Cold Water To Kitchen

    Started by John A Duncan, 05-04-2014 08:00 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,992
    John A Duncan
    05-06-2014, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  32. kitchen sink supports?

    Started by John Arnold, 05-03-2014 04:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,638
    Scott Patterson
    05-05-2014, 09:24 AM Go to last post

  33. Why isn't a check valve required immediately as the drain leaves the Dish Washer?

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 05-04-2014 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,917
    Rick Cantrell
    05-05-2014, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  34. Venting Question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-29-2014 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,374
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    05-01-2014, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  35. Seismic Gas Shutoff Valve

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 04-30-2014 09:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,474
    Mike Birenbaum
    04-30-2014, 10:35 AM Go to last post

  36. Reliance Water Heater Age Confirmation

    Started by Robert Foster, 11-18-2010 01:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 27,087
    Billy Stephens
    04-25-2014, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  37. Some kind of relief valve?

    Started by John Arnold, 04-17-2014 10:15 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,716
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2014, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  38. What the freak is this they rigged for the well

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-17-2014 12:21 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,089
    Raymond Wand
    04-20-2014, 02:25 PM Go to last post

  39. Titan water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 04-17-2014 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,239
    JIM MURPHY
    04-17-2014, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  40. Question Residential Water Softener Inspections

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-14-2014 03:39 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,822
    Brian Harwood
    04-15-2014, 02:55 AM Go to last post

  41. Gas pipe across finished space just above head height

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 04-12-2014 04:56 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,411
    Billy Stephens
    04-12-2014, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  42. Backwards tub/shower faucet?

    Started by John Arnold, 04-05-2014 11:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,750
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2014, 08:16 PM Go to last post

  43. Can I cut these down??

    Started by Josh H, 04-06-2014 09:26 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 16,441
    Lon Henderson
    04-07-2014, 07:02 AM Go to last post

  44. Silver spoons in toilet tanks?

    Started by Timo Pera, 04-02-2014 09:43 AM
    toilet tanks
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,010
    John Kogel
    04-07-2014, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  45. Floor Drain in Sump Pit

    Started by Ken Rowe, 04-01-2014 09:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,072
    Gregory Booth
    04-07-2014, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  46. Can you join PVS to ABS

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-03-2014 01:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,255
    Dave Hahn
    04-06-2014, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  47. Garden hose on TPR valve

    Started by John Arnold, 04-01-2014 05:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,913
    Nick Ostrowski
    04-01-2014, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  48. Backflow diverter hood ?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-25-2014 05:09 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,119
    Lon Henderson
    03-26-2014, 06:12 AM Go to last post

  49. Happy St Pats day to everyone.

    Started by tom daley, 03-17-2014 12:25 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,485
    tom daley
    03-26-2014, 04:17 AM Go to last post

  50. Funky Stall Shower

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 03-11-2014 12:45 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,896
    Lon Henderson
    03-25-2014, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  51. Beware of the blue glass sinks...

    Started by Eric Shuman, 08-18-2007 05:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 11,035
    Jerry Peck
    03-24-2014, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  52. Question Plumbing Incident - Who Pays?

    Started by Allen Linoski, 03-15-2014 10:56 AM
    plumbing, responsibility, sewer, snake
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 14,988
    Ron Hasil
    03-19-2014, 12:23 PM Go to last post

  53. Exterior water heater

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-14-2014 12:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 8,161
    Jerry Peck
    03-18-2014, 05:06 AM Go to last post

  54. What does soot over an eletric TPR valve indicate

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-14-2014 12:06 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,089
    Rick Cantrell
    03-17-2014, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  55. 2006 WATER HEATER IMPROPER VENT SLOPE

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-13-2014 02:08 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,330
    Jerry Harcek
    03-17-2014, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  56. Dented water heater

    Started by cory nystul, 03-08-2014 07:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 10,320
    Dana Bostick
    03-12-2014, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  57. S/N and actual age of Janitrol Furnace do not match

    Started by Don Horn, 03-09-2014 05:46 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,761
    Jim Warters
    03-11-2014, 02:55 PM Go to last post

  58. Ice and heat pumps

    Started by Dwight Doane, 03-10-2014 06:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,443
    Dwight Doane
    03-11-2014, 04:28 AM Go to last post

  59. Plumbing Vent pipe material - Asbestos??

    Started by Don Horn, 03-06-2014 11:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,660
    tom daley
    03-10-2014, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  60. Correct PVC fittings?

    Started by Jim Robinson, 03-04-2014 03:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,154
    Mike Kleisch
    03-10-2014, 07:58 AM Go to last post

  61. Low gas pressure?

    Started by John Arnold, 03-03-2014 05:07 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,895
    John Arnold
    03-06-2014, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  62. Washer Pan

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 03-05-2014 12:02 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,340
    Rick Cantrell
    03-05-2014, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  63. Is this a grease trap or cleanout or what?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-03-2014 01:14 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,452
    Ron Hasil
    03-04-2014, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  64. Sump pump not functional ?

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-03-2014 08:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,484
    John Dirks Jr
    03-03-2014, 09:34 PM Go to last post

  65. When were bollards first required

    Started by Jim VanSuch, 02-28-2014 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,873
    Jerry Peck
    03-03-2014, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  66. I've never seen this type of water heater before

    Started by George Hallaron, 02-27-2014 07:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,107
    George Hallaron
    03-03-2014, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  67. This Property Has Been Winterized

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-19-2014 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,289
    Ken Rowe
    02-26-2014, 10:32 AM Go to last post

  68. Arrow dishwasher standpipe

    Started by mark peschmann, 02-24-2014 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,972
    Jerry Peck
    02-25-2014, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  69. Wet vent pipe pitch optical illusion

    Started by S Young, 02-22-2014 11:08 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,375
    John Kogel
    02-22-2014, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  70. check valves on basement sink drains

    Started by John Arnold, 12-14-2013 07:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 15,562
    Richard Skalski
    02-18-2014, 04:32 AM Go to last post

  71. Sink drain

    Started by Richard Roshak, 12-23-2013 06:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,871
    Ron Hasil
    02-17-2014, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  72. Safe maximum temperature for water heaters

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 02-10-2014 10:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,573
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    02-17-2014, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  73. Problems with Water Pressure Gauges

    Started by Ron Tipton, 02-14-2014 02:21 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,802
    Fidel Gonzales
    02-17-2014, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  74. Water supply pipes routed in exterior walls.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-09-2014 12:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 26,977
    Ron Hasil
    02-16-2014, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  75. What size socket for Electric Water Heater Element

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 01-29-2014 06:40 AM
    element, heater, size, socket, water
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 21,730
    Rich Goeken
    02-03-2014, 05:56 AM Go to last post

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